The celebrations however are usually accompanied by a lot of wastage. Here are few tips to cut short the food wastage. 

Buy Smart: Hold to your list of needs and avoid impulse buying. Don't buy in bulk, but make frequent trips to the grocery store instead. 

Store Smart: Proper storage of foods will help keep them at their peak for longer. Not all foods need refrigeration like Potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, cucumbers and onions. Some fruits ripen early. spoilage. 

Refrigerate Smart: Stock your fridge using the FIFO method (First in, first out). Place newly bought foods behind older ones. 

Smoothie Smart: While the stems, ends and peels of many items may not be appetizing in their whole form, adding them to a smoothie is a way to reap their nutritional benefits. Spinach leaves and stems that turn soggy after just a day or two in the kitchen, can be stored in the freezer and be used to make a super healthy smoothie. 

Upcycle Smart: Get innovative with leftovers and turn them into delicious sandwiches and rolls. 

Order Smart: Be mindful of the quantity of food you order at restaurants. When you're unable to finish, always ask for it to be packed to bring back home.  

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